Optical Engineer – Long-Range Vision Systems

Euraxess; España; Hybrid; PHP 4,000,000 - 5,455,000; Full time

Job summary

ARQUIMEA is seeking an Optical Engineer to join ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC). You will design and integrate precision optical systems for next-generation long-range observation, working with a multidisciplinary team on sensing and vision projects.

We value hands-on prototyping, strong simulation skills, and experience with optical tolerancing, thermal effects, and environmental testing. English proficiency is essential; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS, MSc or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Optomechanical Engineering, or industry experience equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in optical or optomechanical system design.
• Proven track record with long-range optical systems, zoom optics, or beam-splitting architectures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirement definition, design, simulation, and optimization of complex optical systems for computer vision devices.
• Develop robust Monte Carlo optical models to analyze system performance under real-world tolerances, misalignments, and manufacturing variations.
• Perform stray light analysis and suppression strategies to ensure high image contrast and system reliability in outdoor or high-glare environments.
• Analyse and contribute to optomechanical assemblies that maintain alignment and performance across thermal gradients, vibrations, and structural loads.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronic, control, and computer vision engineers to co-develop system architecture and integration.
• Conduct optical tolerancing and contribute to thermal and structural FEA for integrated design decisions.
• Participate in component selection, supplier engagement, and assembly procedures for custom optical systems.
• Understand and manage uncertainty: picking the right tools to perform analyses and create models, in order to define appropriate requirements.
• Read and understand relevant research papers
• Author clear and comprehensive documentation.
• Participate in agile planning meetings and contribute to the agile-based work management tools.

Skills

Optical engineering design

Optical simulation tools

Tolerance & thermal analysis

Beam-splitting architectures

Agile documentation

English communication

Education

BS/MSc/PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Optomechanical Engineering

Tools

Zemax/OpticStudio

TracePro

Job description

ARQUIMEA is seeking an Optical Engineer to join ARQUIMEA Research Center (ARC). You will design and integrate precision optical systems for next-generation long-range observation, working with a multidisciplinary team on sensing and vision projects.

We value hands-on prototyping, strong simulation skills, and experience with optical tolerancing, thermal effects, and environmental testing. English proficiency is essential; Spanish is a plus.